- Of or pertaining to the family Scarabaeidae, an
extensive group which includes the Egyptian scarab, the tumbledung, and
many similar lamellicorn beetles. - A scaraboid beetle.
- Any one of numerous species of lamellicorn beetles of the
genus Scarabaeus, or family Scarabaeidae, especially the sacred, or
Egyptian, species (Scarabaeus sacer, and S. Egyptiorum). - A stylized representation of a scarab beetle in stone or
faience; -- a symbol of resurrection, used by the ancient Egyptians as
an ornament or a talisman, and in modern times used in jewelry, usually
by engraving designs on cabuchon stones. Also used attributively; as, a
scarab bracelet [a bracelet containing scarabs]; a scarab [the carved
stone itelf].